The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has forecast thunderstorms in 22 districts on Friday and issued a warning that includes advice on what to do in case of lightning strikes.
The forecast said that the six hours from 9:30am on Friday could bring temporary gusts of up to 45-60kmph, stormy winds, and thunderstorms, reports bdnews24.com.
Lightning warnings have been issued for the districts of Rangpur, Dinajpur, Nilphamari, Kurigram, Rajshahi, Natore, Pabna, Bogura, Meherpur, Chuadanga, Jashore, Kushtia, Rajbari, Faridpur, Gopalganj, Manikganj, Dhaka, Gazipur, Narsingdi, Tangail, Mymensingh, and Sylhet.
The warning included advice to avoid lightning strikes:
Stay inside during thunderstorms
Keep windows and doors closed
Avoid travel during the storm if possible
Take refuge in safe shelter
Avoid taking shelter underneath a tree
Avoid lying down on concrete floors or leaning against concrete walls
Unplug electrical and electronic devices
Leave water bodies or lakes quickly
Stay away from devices that carry electric current
Stay inside during hailstorms
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